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The Perfect Smoothie - Liquid Milk versus Powdered Milk

I recently attempted to make myself a Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie (as what is defined here, that is, no ice cream used) and failed miserably. This made me wonder about two things regarding this drink. This time I tried to make it using powdered…
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When canning strawberry preserves can you substitute lime juice for lemon juice?

I am making strawberry margarita preserves and would like to substitute lime juice for lemon juice.. Would that present a problem once I can them?
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Extracting colour out of strawberries

Are there any techniques which I can use to get the colour of strawberries condensed in a way that doesn't contain the flavour? I am looking to colour cakes in particular with a more natural alternative to bottled colouring agents without affecting…
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Can you make strawberry extract at home?

I know you can make vanilla extract, using vodka and vanilla pods. But can you replace the vanilla pods by pieces of strawberry? I'm not sure whether the vodka would absorb the strawberry flavour, but if it works, I think I could give some desserts…
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What flavors work well within a splenda-sweetened strawberry-rhubarb cobbler?

Cobbler filling is simple - strawberries, rhubarb, splenda (sucralose) and some orange zest. Are there any other spices or ingredients that would work well with the artificial sweetener and amplify or compliment the flavors?
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How can I prevent strawberries from discolouring cream?

When I put strawberries onto a sponge covered in cream, how can I prevent the strawberries from discolouring the surrounding cream?
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Improve flavor of Sorbet made in Magic Bullet?

I'm trying to create a sorbet using a frozen fruit (specifically strawberries) using the magic bullet. The way that I do it is by literally putting a bunch of frozen, ice-hard strawberries into the bullet and pulsing the bullet for a long time…
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How can I make a sugar free strawberry syrup?

I make strawberry syrup using the follow ingredientes. 1 pound of strawberrys; half lemon juice; 1 cup of sugar. How can I make a sugar free (or at least using less sugar) strawberry syrup?
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Strawberries that keep in the refrigerator for more than two days

I buy fresh strawberries frequently. Unlike this question, I try to buy them to last, preferably a few days. I naturally avoid strawberries that look overripe (or worse mouldy), preferring punnets with some strawberries with a little white close to…
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Colour fading strawberry

Someone brought me some strawberries. After washing and wrapping in facial tissue, I found red color in the tissue. My question is will natural strawberry color do that? Or was the color painted on to make the strawberries good looking?
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Making sorbet with fruit frozen before processing

I've accidentally frozen a bunch of good strawberries with the leaves still on. I want to make them into sorbet. I don't plan to cook the berries. Should I: Thaw the berries, cut the tops off, puree, make sorbet? Try to cut the tops off the berries…
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Strawberry smoothie tastes grassy?

I've been making enjoyable strawberries at home. However, recently, I used some different strawberries. The new strawberries are bigger, less sweet and a lot less sour, so I'm putting in more strawberries than before. Everything else is the same as…
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Strawberries in New York City

Over the past year or so, I've noticed that strawberries have been really cheap to buy -- many outdoor fruit stands sell them for 2 large boxes for $5 dollars. (If I remember correctly, some nights, they were even on sale for 2 boxes for $3…
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